is a modern, English dual-purpose hop used for both aroma and bittering. Grown in Kent, its key flavor characteristics are notes of fruit and juniper berry. It originated at Wye College in Kent in the late 1950s. See wye college. It was brought into the United States by the Department of Agriculture Hop Research Farm in Corvallis, Oregon, in 1966. The hop’s pedigree is a Whitbred Golding variety crossed with a wild American hop. Its alpha acid content is generally in the range of 5% to 7%. Although initially considered a replacement for Fuggle, the latter has generally been replaced not by Progress, but by hops with ever higher alpha ratings. This has limited Progress’ acceptance. Agronomically, Progress is tolerant to verticillium wilt but not to downy mildew. It matures mid-season and keeps well in storage. Its main use is for classic English-style ales.